City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

William Smith

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018

1. William Smith Marker

Inscription.
William
Smith
M.P.
1756-1835
Pioneer of
religious liberty
lived here

Erected 1975 by Greater London Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Government & Politics.

Location. 51° 30.04′ N, 0° 7.951′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Queen Anne's Gate and Carteret Street, on the left when traveling east on Queen Anne's Gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Queen Anne's Gate, City of Westminster, England SW1H 9AA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lord Fisher (here, next to this marker); Lord Palmerston (a few steps from this marker); Charles Townley (a few steps from this marker); Lord Haldane (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beaverbrook Foundation (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Richard Savage (about 150 meters away); Bali Bombings Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal Wedding 2011 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

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William Smith (abolitionist) (Wikipedia). "William Smith (1756–1835) was a leading independent British politician, sitting as Member of Parliament (MP) for more than one constituency. He was an English Dissenter and was instrumental in bringing political rights to that religious minority. He was a friend and close associate of William Wilberforce and a member of the Clapham Sect of social reformers, and was in the forefront of many of their campaigns for social justice, prison reform and philanthropic endeavour, most notably the abolition of slavery. He was the maternal grandfather of pioneer nurse and statistician Florence Nightingale." (Submitted on July 13, 2018.)

William Smith Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018

2. William Smith Marker - Wide View

The William Smith Blue Plaque is on the left, with that for Lord Fisher directly to the right of it.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.